Yard of the Month selected for June

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Jun 22, 2013 at 8:00 AM

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce presented $50 "Carmi dollars" to the Large family of 518 Abelson Drive Thursday afternoon as the home was named the first Yard of the Month. The yard was selected by a group of Wabash Christian Retirement Center residents who toured Carmi earlier this week judging the nominated yards.

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The Carmi Chamber of Commerce presented $50 "Carmi dollars" to the Large family of 518 Abelson Drive Thursday afternoon as the home was named the first Yard of the Month. The yard was selected by a group of Wabash Christian Retirement Center residents who toured Carmi earlier this week judging the nominated yards.

A spokesperson for the retirement center said the "decision was not easy to make," but added the residents enjoyed the outing.

The family, Todd, Kayci, Kipton and Akilah were presented the $50 by Chamber Executive Director Ray Mitchell, who explained the yard was selected from a number of nominations and complimented the family on their hard work.

The Large family home includes several landscaping focal points in the front yard with the front porch pushing the yard over the top. The front porch includes numerous hanging baskets, fountains and yard decorations all coordinated together with the focal points in the yard to make it a very beautiful setting for the brick structure.

The Yard of the Month sign is currently displayed in the front yard and residents are urged to drive by and see the beautiful work the Large family has done to maintain the area. The Yard of the Month sign will be displayed at the residence until the July winner is announced.

Nominations for the July yard may be made by calling the chamber at 383-7606 or by e-mail at chamber@cityofcarmi.com.

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